Susan Baum, Ph.D.

Weinfeld Education Group, LLC Presents…

Diamonds in the Rough
Smart Kids Who Learn Differently

March 11- 13, 2010
University of Maryland
Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Biography:

Dr. Susan Baum is co-director of the International Center for Talent Development and Director of Professional Development at Bridges Academy, a school for twice exceptional students. Professor Emeritus from The College of New Rochelle, Dr. Baum was a professor at the College of New Rochelle from 1986-2006 where she taught graduate courses in elementary education and the education of gifted and talented students. She received a BS degree in elementary and special education from Syracuse University and a M. A. Degree in learning disabilities from Montclair State College. She earned her doctorate at the University of Connecticut in educational psychology with a concentration in the education of gifted and talented. Dr. Baum has had over 30 years experience in the public schools as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, teacher of the gifted, learning disabilities specialist and an educational consultant.